EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 13 MIN
American Soldiers on Dope during Viet Nam
from Al Profit Podcast · host Al Profit
This documentary explores the shocking connection between the CIA, the Viet Nam Conflict, and America's heroin epidemic of the 1960s and 70s. Through declassified documents and firsthand testimony, it reveals how U.S. intelligence agencies facilitated H trafficking to support covert operations in Southeast Asia.Key revelations include:The CIA's partnership with Hmong tribes who grew Poppies in LaosHow South Vietnamese political leaders controlled heroine trafficking networksDEA agent Michael Lavine's investigation that was shut down by the CIAThe dramatic drop in U.S. heroine supply and crime rates when the Southeast Asian Conflict endedConnections between Cold War politics and America'sDope crisisThis investigation examines how geopolitical interests shaped domestic Dr*g policy and asks difficult questions about the true costs of covert operations. The documentary traces the historical pattern from World War II through Afghanistan, showing how foreign interventions have repeatedly intersected with America's drug problems.A deep dive into one of the most controversial chapters in CIA history and its lasting impact on American society.#Documentary #CIA #Viet nam r #History
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American Soldiers on Dope during Viet Nam
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